Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service
2 Douglas Court, Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1743492314
E-mail: paul.adams11@nhs.net
NUTS: UKG22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sath.nhs.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Oswestry
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1743492481
E-mail: paula.davies1@nhs.net
Fax: +44 1743492499
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.rjah.nhs.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://suppliers.multiquote.com
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service
2 Douglas Court, Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1743492314
E-mail: paul.adams11@nhs.net
NUTS: UKG22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sath.nhs.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://suppliers.multiquote.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Invitation to tender for the Provision of Conventional and Cosmetic Knee, Ankle, Foot Orthoses (KAFO’s)
Reference number: CA5085 - T/1819/9353/PA
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33183000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This tender is for the provision of KAFO's to The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG22
Main site or place of performance:
Shropshire CC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The tender is for the supply of KAFO’s including repairs, alterations/modifications and serving as detailed below:
Knee, Ankle, Foot Orthoses (KAFO) – Provision of a comprehensive range of both cosmetic and conventional KAFO’s using a full and extensive list of componentry and design options (but not to include carbon fibre based orthoses).
Repairs, Alterations and Servicing – The supplier must have the ability to carry out any alterations or repairs required to a conventional or cosmetic KAFO and provide a 6-monthly servicing amenity for general maintenance of prescribed devices.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/09/2018
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
04/09/2018
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
VI.3) Additional information
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust Hospital that has an international reputation for Orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal medicine, with specific additional areas of expertise including research in to spinal and metabolic disorders affecting muscular development. Situated near Oswestry in north-west Shropshire, the Trust also provides the orthotic service for both The Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Telford Hospitals. Specialities within these trusts extend to diabetes, neurology, rehabilitation, pediatrics and all departments found within district and general hospitals.
The Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Services (“SHPS”) is a shared Procurement Service for the Hospitals in Shropshire and is carrying out this procurement for their member Trust Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. SHPS reserves the right to enable other member Trusts to access the contract should a need arise. These Trusts at listed below:
— The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
— Shropshire Community Hospital NHS Trust.
Submission of expressions of interest and procurement specific information: The Authority is using the ADB Multiquote e-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process (“the e-Tendering Portal”). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed https://suppliers.multiquote.com under project reference CA5085. In order to participate, potential bidders must download the documents contained in the portal and complete and publish by the deadline date. Login to the portal with the username/password. Click on the relevant project to access the content and follow the onscreen instructions. If you require any further advice, contact the e-Tendering Help Desk.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1743492476
E-mail: paula.davies1@nhs.net
Fax: +44 1743492499
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service acting on behalf of The Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust will allow a standstill period at the point the decision regarding the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. The standstill period shall be in accordance with Regulation 87 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/07/2018